Strome boosting Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s NHL goals record
1 day ago · The most assists Backstrom had on Ovechkin’s goals in a season was 33 in 2014-15, accounting for 62.3 percent of Ovechkin’s NHL-leading 53 goals. Backstrom led the NHL with 60 assists in 82 ...
‘He just loves goals’: Inside Alex Ovechkin’s record chase
1 day ago · Strome, the No. 1 centreman who has assisted on all 10 of Ovechkin’s goals this season but knows the hockey gods can be cruel. “So, basically, I’m gonna get 31 (more) straight assists but ...
Ovechkin can break Gretzky's NHL all-time goals record this …
3 days ago · Ovechkin scored two goals in the Washington Capitals’ 8-1 win against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday to give the forward 863 goals for his NHL career, 31 shy of Gretzky’s career mark of 894.
Alex Ovechkin is 39, but he keeps scoring and keeps chasing …
1 day ago · Ovechkin entered the season needing 41 goals to tie Gretzky, 42 to pass him. At 39, that seemed preposterous. In the history of the game, only one player in at least his age-39 season — defined ...
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 31 away from tying …
3 days ago · Ovechkin currently has tallied 1,568 points (863 goals, 705 assists) in his professional career. He did make even more history in 2023-24 when he registered an NHL record 18th 30-goal season as he ...
Alex Ovechkin Shares Update On Health, How He's Feeling Going …
Sep 30, 2024 · Ovechkin is going into his 20th NHL season on the verge of history, sitting 42 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record. All the while, he's taking on a bigger role in his...
Alex Ovechkin is scoring and helping teammates and the …
Nov 5, 2024 · Alex Ovechkin is off to a hot start, and so are the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin is scoring at a pace that could get him past Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record this season. ... The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast ...
Alex Ovechkin scoring another game-winning goal for the …
Nov 6, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) waves to his family in the stands after the Capitals’ game against the Nashville Predators at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke …
Alex Ovechkin tallies game winner, extends goal scoring streak
Ovechkin, 39, is now six away from breaking Jaromir Jagr's record for the most career game-winning goals. His 130th helped the Capitals improve to 9-3-0 with a 3-2 victory and sent the Predators ...
Alex Ovechkin hits 700 assists in Washington Capitals’ win over
Oct 16, 2024 · Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin reached 700 career assists on Tuesday, recording two in a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights at Capital One Arena. The Russian is the 60th player in...